Description

(-)-6-[(3,3-Dimethyloxiranyl)Carbonyl]-7-Methoxy-2H-1-Benzopyran-2-One CAS NO 63975-56-4 is a high-purity, optically active coumarin derivative characterized by its specific stereochemistry and functional groups. This compound serves as a critical chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, valued for its precise molecular architecture. It is primarily required by research institutions and pharmaceutical development teams engaged in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), complex natural products, and specialized fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the research and development of new therapeutic agents, particularly for complex target molecules.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in asymmetric synthesis and multi-step reactions to construct complex molecular frameworks found in natural products and specialty chemicals.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a standard or starting material in academic and industrial R&D labs for methodological studies and novel compound library generation.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of high-value, low-volume specialty chemicals where specific stereochemistry is crucial for function.
• Reference Standard: Used as an analytical standard for quality control and method development in laboratories analyzing similar coumarin-based compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	(-)-6-[(3,3-Dimethyloxiranyl)Carbonyl]-7-Methoxy-2H-1-Benzopyran-2-One
CAS No.	63975-56-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₁₈O₅
Molecular Weight	302.32 g/mol
Synonyms	(-)-6-[(3,3-Dimethyloxiranyl)carbonyl]-7-methoxy-2H-chromen-2-one; 7-Methoxy-6-[(3,3-dimethyloxiran-2-yl)carbonyl]chromen-2-one; (2S)-6-[(3,3-Dimethyloxiran-2-yl)carbonyl]-7-methoxychromen-2-one; 6-[(3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxiranyl)carbonyl]-7-methoxy-2H-1-benzopyran-2-one; (S)-6-(3,3-Dimethyloxirane-2-carbonyl)-7-methoxy-2H-chromen-2-one; 7-Methoxy-6-(3,3-dimethyloxirane-2-carbonyl)coumarin; (-)-6-(3,3-Dimethylglycidoyl)-7-methoxycoumarin; Contact for additional synonyms.
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Quality Control

Our (-)-6-[(3,3-Dimethyloxiranyl)Carbonyl]-7-Methoxy-2H-1-Benzopyran-2-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity verification, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and chiral excess are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.